Re: 2009 Chicago Blackhawks

[kujay]

Man, as this offseason unfolds, am I the only one getting the feeling that this is going to be a disappointing season?

 

I get the feeling they aren't going to be taking a step forward, but as long as they don't take a step back, I won't be all that disappointed.

 

Yeah, I think another conference finals run (maybe longer than five games) is reasonable.

 

But Rosenbloom is, of course, stoking pessimism in the Trib today.

[RedFlash]

Friday, Blackhawks fans, Friday.

 

Opening night against a Florida Panther team that became the first NHL team to lose to a Euro team since 1991. (

 

Hockey season is nearing....

[jersey cubs fan]

Friday, Blackhawks fans, Friday.

 

Opening night against a Florida Panther team that became the first NHL team to lose to a Euro team since 1991. (

 

Hockey season is nearing....

 

Opening night at noon, sweet.

[kujay]

Opening roster:

 

http://blackhawks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=500516&navid=DL|CHI|home

 

A little surprised Skille didn't make the squad. And I hadn't heard they picked up Smolanek off waivers from TB.

 

I also wonder on the back end who will get more of the starts between Hendry, Johnson and Sopel. Sopel has a lot to prove to me.

[jersey cubs fan]

I assume the 3 goalie thing is going to be short-term, but what's the point?

[RedFlash]

I assume the 3 goalie thing is going to be short-term, but what's the point?

 

I think the Hawks wants to cover themselves because of the jet lag that will happen when the Hawks return to the states. I suspect a week after return either backup will be gone.

[jersey cubs fan]

I assume the 3 goalie thing is going to be short-term, but what's the point?

 

I think the Hawks wants to cover themselves because of the jet lag that will happen when the Hawks return to the states. I suspect a week after return either backup will be gone.

 

I read that they are allowed an extra man for the games in Finland, so I assume one will be gone before the Red Wings game. Jet lag shouldn't really come into play. They'll be back on Sunday and don't play until Thursday night, and they'll be flying first class.

[soapy]

holy crap it's hockey season in four hours!

[wekse]

melrose likes the blackhawks to win it all this year....let's hope he's right.

[Exile on Waveland]

melrose likes the blackhawks to win it all this year....let's hope he's right.

 

They've been getting love all over the place. Hope that doesn't jinx them.

[bcl412]

They should play this game at like 5:00 am Finland time so I can watch it live.

[mordecaibrown]

Has anyone used NHL gamecenter live?

 

I purchased it for this season and I was just wondering if it's really worth the 160 dollars.

 

I live in Scottsdale, AZ so it's really the only option I have for watching the Blackhawks.

[jersey cubs fan]

After years of enjoying the fact that Directv offers up pretty much any channel I could want, especially sports, it's weird to not have Versus available anymore because of the prices Comcast is demanding for that rather pathetic channel. But I luck out today since the game is on versus at noon here and I can watch it at the office.

[17 Seconds]

what happened to cyno?

[wekse]

what happened to cyno?

 

banned.

[kujay]

what happened to cyno?

 

banned.

 

Really? Who's going to pick up the game thread updating? (notvolunteering)

[jersey cubs fan]

Florida dominated the first couple minutes with multiple chances.

[17 Seconds]

what happened to cyno?

 

banned.

 

what happened?

[jersey cubs fan]

Florida continues to dominate action. Buff skating with Toews and Kane doesn't look right to me.

[jersey cubs fan]

I don't know who it was, but a Hawk nailed a Panther into the boards, legally, knocking off his helmet. The guy crumpled to the ground and stayed motionless for about 3 seconds before realizing they weren't going to call a penalty, then he got up and got back in the action. It was #85 I think.

[Butterscup1679666578]

Huet's looked great so far. Florida's had a good amount of chances in this first period.

[Butterscup1679666578]

KANE

[jersey cubs fan]

Kane first to score on a breakaway, I think he was just coming off a penalty.

 

1-0

[17 Seconds]

abused

[manbearcub]

it's good to have the hawks back.